CleanSeptember 14 2017 Robert Whaples “Pope Francis and the Caring Society” and Allan Wright “Jesus in the House: Gospel Reflections on Christ’s Presence in the Home”

Ken talks with Robert Whaples “Pope Francis and the Caring Society” (Independent Institute) and Allan Wright “Jesus in the House: Gospel Reflections on Christ’s Presence in the Home” (Franciscan Media) Mr. Whaples book is available at: http://

CleanAugust 17 2017 Sherry Weddell “Fruitful Discipleship: Living the Mission of Jesus in the Church and the World”

Ken talks with Sherry Weddell “Fruitful Discipleship: Living the Mission of Jesus in the Church and the World” (Our Sunday Visitor). The book is available at: https://www.osvcatholicbookstore.com/Shop/Product?

Ken talks with Dr. Carrie Gress “The Marian Option: God’s Solution to a Civilization in Crisis” (TAN Books). The book is available at: https://www.tanbooks.com/index.php/the-marian-option-god-s-solution-to-a-civilization-in-crisis.

CleanAugust 03 2017 Bret Thoman “St Francis of Assisi: Passion, Poverty and the Man Who Transformed the Catholic Church” and “St Clare of Assisi: Light from the Cloister”

Ken talks with Bret Thoman “St Francis of Assisi: Passion, Poverty and the Man Who Transformed the Catholic Church” and “St Clare of Assisi: Light from the Cloister” (both books published by TAN Books) Saint Francis book,

CleanJuly 27 2017 Joseph Bessette “By Man Shall His Blood Be Shed: A Catholic Defense of Capital Punishment” and Father Terrence Ehrman “Man of God: Lessons for young Men About Life, Sex, Friendship, Vocation, & Loving with the Heart of Christ”

Ken talks with Joseph Bessette “By Man Shall His Blood Be Shed: A Catholic Defense of Capital Punishment” (Ignatius Press) and Father Terrence Ehrman “Man of God: Lessons for young Men About Life, Sex, Friendship, Vocation,

CleanJune 22 2017 Father George Rutler “The Stories of Hymns: The History Behind 100 of Christianity’s Greatest Hymns” and Gretchen Crowe “Why the Rosary, Why Now?”

Ken talks with Father George Rutler “The Stories of Hymns: The History Behind 100 of Christianity’s Greatest Hymns” (EWTN Publishing) and Gretchen Crowe “Why the Rosary, Why Now?” (Our Sunday Visitor) Father Rutler’s book is available at: ht

Ken talks with Father Hugh Dyer about “Vision of Fatima” a book written by Father Thomas McGlynn (Sophia Institute Press). The book is available at: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/vision-of-fatima

CleanJune 01 2017 Father Joseph Fessio “The Cardinal Müller Report: An Exclusive Interview on the State of the Church” & “The Power of Silence: Against the Dictatorship of Noise” and Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle “Our Lady’s Message to the Three

Ken talks with Ignatius Press founder Father Joseph Fessio about two books: “The Cardinal Müller Report: An Exclusive Interview on the State of the Church” and “The Power of Silence: Against the Dictatorship of Noise” (both by Ignatius Press) K

CleanMay 25 2017 Father Daniel Horan “God is Not Fair and Other Reasons for Gratitude” and Emily Stimpson Chapman “The Catholic Table: Finding Joy Where Food and Faith Meet”

Ken talks with Father Daniel Horan “God is Not Fair and Other Reason for Gratitude” (Franciscan Media) and Emily Stimpson Chapman “The Catholic Table: Finding Joy Where Food and Faith Meet”(Emmaus Road) Father Horan’s book is available at ht

Ken talks with Dr. John Acquaviva “Raising Kids with a Healthy Body Image: A Guide for Catholic Parents” (Enroute Books & Media) John’s book is available at: http://enroutebooksandmedia.com/raising-kids/ John is also the cohost, with Ed Billick,

Ken talks with Tim Muldoon “The Discerning Parent: An Ignatian Guide to Raising Your Teen” (Ave Maria Press) Tim’s book is available at: https://www.avemariapress.com/product/1-59471-689-7/The-Discerning-Parent/ To learn more about Tim and his w

Ken talks with Matt Fradd “The Porn Myth: Exposing the Reality Behind the Fantasy of Pornography” (Ignatius Press) The book can be purchased at: https://www.ignatius.com/Products/POMY-P/the-porn-myth.aspx To learn more about Matt visit: http://mattf

CleanApril 20 2017 Christopher Wesley “Rebuilding Confirmation: Because We Need More Than Another Graduation”

Ken talks with Christopher Wesley “Rebuilding Confirmation: Because We Need More Than Another Graduation” (Ave Maria Press) Christopher’s book is available at: https://www.avemariapress.com/product/1-59471-585-8/Rebuilding-Confirmation/ Christophe

Ken talks with Nancy Jo Sullivan “Couriers of Grace: My Daughter, the Sacraments, and a Surprising Walk of Faith and Jared Dees Praying the Angelus: Find Joy, Peace, and Purpose in Everyday Life (both books are published by Ave Maria Press) Nancy’s

CleanFebruary 23 2017 Kate Wicker “Getting Past Perfect: How to Find Joy and Grace in the Messiness of Motherhood”

Ken talks with Kate Wicker “Getting Past Perfect: How to Find Joy and Grace in the Messiness of Motherhood” (Ave Maria Press) Kate’s book is available at: https://www.avemariapress.com/product/1-59471-716-8/Getting-Past-Perfect/ To learn more ab

CleanFebruary 16 2017 Vicki Burbach “How to Read Your Way to Heaven: A Spiritual Reading Program for the Worst of Sinners, the Greatest of Saints, and Everyone in Between”

Ken talks with Vicki Burbach “How to Read Your Way to Heaven: A Spiritual Reading Program for the Worst of Sinners, the Greatest of Saints, and Everyone in Between” (Sophia Institute Press) Vicki’s book is available at: https://www.sophiainstitute

CleanFebruary 09 2017 Fr. James Schall “The Wise Man from the West: Matteo Ricci and His Mission to China” and Julie Kelly “The Costly Cookie Chronicles: A Young Heart Discovers the Face of Christ”

Ken talks with Fr. James Schall about “The Wise Man from the West: Matteo Ricci and His Mission to China” by the late British writer Vincent Cronin (Ignatius Press) and Julie Kelly “The Costly Cookie Chronicles: A Young Heart Discovers the Face

CleanFebruary 02 2017 R. Scott Hurd “Around the Table: Retelling the Story of the Eucharist through the Eyes of Jesus’ First Followers”

Scott Hurd “Around the Table: Retelling the Story of the Eucharist through the Eyes of Jesus’ First Followers” (Ave Maria Press) Scott’s book is available at: https://www.avemariapress.com/product/1-59471-655-2/Around-the-Table/

Ken talks with Dr. Maria Morrow “Sin in the Sixties: Catholics and Confession, 1955-1975” (The Catholic University of America Press) Maria’s book is available at: https://www.amazon.com/Sin-Sixties-Catholics-Confession-1955-1975/dp/0813228980/re

CleanDecember 29 2016 Allan Wright “Life-Changing Questions from the Gospels: Letting Jesus Lead You through the Stages of Spiritual Growth” (Ave Maria Press)

Allan’s book is available at: https://www.avemariapress.com/product/1-59471-675-7/25-Life-Changing-Questions-from-the-Gospels/ To learn more about Allan: http://www.allanwright.org/ and www.insidethewalls.org

CleanDecember 01 2016 William Simon Jr. “Great Catholic Parishes: A Living Mosaic: How Four Essential Practices Make Them Thrive”

Ken talks with William Simon Jr. about “Great Catholic Parishes: A Living Mosaic: How Four Essential Practices Make Them Thrive” (Ave Maria Press) Mr. Simon’s book is available at: https://www.avemariapress.

Ken has a discussion with Shaun McAfee about his book “Filling Our Father’s House: What Converts Can Teach Us about Evangelization” (Sophia Institute Press) Shaun’s book is available at www.sophiainstitute.com Follow Shaun on his website: www.ep

Nov 17th Ken talks with Stacy Trasancos about “Particles of Faith: A Catholic Guide to Navigating Science” (Ave Maria Press) Stacy’s book is available at: www.avemariapress.com learn more about Stacy visit her website: www.stacytrasancos.com

CleanNovember 10 2016 John Fagan “The Timeless Teachings of Saint John Paul II: Summaries of His Papal Documents” and Gary Michuta “Hostile Witnesses: How the Historic Enemies of The Church Prove Christianity”

Ken talks with John Fagan “The Timeless Teachings of Saint John Paul II: Summaries of His Papal Documents” (Scepter Publishers) and Gary Michuta “Hostile Witnesses: How the Historic Enemies of The Church Prove Christianity (Catholic Answers Press)

CleanOctober 20 2016 Aurora Griffin “How I stayed Catholic at Harvard: 40 Tips for Faithful College Students” and John Henry Crosby “My Battle Against Hitler: Defiance in the Shadow of the Third Reich” by Dietrich Von Hildebrand

Ken talks with Aurora Griffin “How I stayed Catholic at Harvard: 40 Tips for Faithful College Students” (Ignatius Press) and John Henry Crosby “My Battle Against Hitler: Defiance in the Shadow of the Third Reich” by Dietrich Von Hildebrand (Imag

Ken talks with TAN Books publicist Katie DeMoss about “Marry Him and Be Submissive: Radical Advice from a Real Woman, About Marriage, Love, Kids, Work, Play & Everything Else” by Costanza Miriano and Fr. Jeffrey Kirby on the new Bible study program

CleanSeptember 22 2016 Jeannie Ewing From Grief to Grace: the Journey from Tragedy to Triumph

Ken talks with Jeannie Ewing about her book “From Grief to Grace: the Journey from Tragedy to Triumph” (Sophia Institute Press). Jeannie’s book is available at: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/from-grief-to-grace To learn more about

Ken talks with author Matthew Archbold about his book “Faith Under Fire: Dramatic Stories of Christian Courage” (Servant an imprint of Franciscan Media) Matthew’s book is available at: http://shop.franciscanmedia.

Clean1 September 2016 Kevin Lowry How God Hauled Me Kicking and Screaming into the Catholic Church

Ken talks with author Kevin Lowry about his book “How God Hauled Me Kicking and Screaming into the Catholic Church” (Our Sunday Visitor) Kevin’s book is available at: https://www.osv.com/Shop/Product?ProductCode=T1646 To learn more about Kevin

CleanAugust 18 2016 Judy Keane Single and Catholic: Finding Meaning in Your State of Life

Ken talks with author Judy Keane about “Single and Catholic: Finding Meaning in Your State of Life” (Sophia Institute Press) Judy’s book is available at: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/single-and-catholic To learn more about Judy

CleanAugust 4 2016 Patrick Madrid Life Lessons: Fifty Things I Learned in My First Fifty Years and Mark Brumley DOCAT: What to do?

Ken talks with Patrick Madrid about his book “Life Lessons: Fifty Things I Learned in My First Fifty Years” (Ignatius Press/Augustine Institute) and Mark Brumley from Ignatius Press talks about the new youth “DOCAT: What to do?

Ken talks with Russell Shaw author of “Catholics in America: Religious Identity and Cultural Assimilation from John Carroll to Flannery O’Connor” (Ignatius Press). Russell’s book is available at: http://www.ignatius.

CleanJuly 14 2016 Jared Dees To Heal Proclaim, and Teach: The Essential Guide to Ministry in Today’s Catholic Church and 31 Days to Becoming a Better Religious Educator

Ken talks with Jared Dees about two of his books: “To Heal Proclaim, and Teach: The Essential Guide to Ministry in Today’s Catholic Church” and “31 Days to Becoming a Better Religious Educator” (Ave Maria Press).

CleanJuly 07 2016 Heather King Loaded: Money and the Spirituality of Enough

Ken talks with Heather King author of “Loaded: Money and the Spirituality of Enough” (Franciscan Media) The book is available at http://shop.franciscanmedia.org/products/loaded-money-and-a-spirituality-of-enough To learn more about Heather visit: ht

Ken talks with Dawn Eden the author of three books: The Thrill of the Chaste, My Peace I Give You, and Remembering God’s Mercy: Redeem the Past and Free Yourself from Painful Memories” (all from Ave Maria Press) The books are available at https://ww

CleanJune 16 2016 Father Thomas Morrow Christian Dating in a Godless World

Ken talks with Father Thomas Morrow author of Christian Dating in a Godless World” (Sophia Institute Press) The book is available at https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/christian-dating-in-a-godless-world To learn more about Father Morro

Ken talks with Devin Rose author of “Navigating the Tiber: How To Help Your Friends And Family Journey Towards The Catholic Faith” (Catholic Answers Press) The book is available at http://shop.catholic.com/navigating-the-tiber.

Ken talks with Elizabeth Scalia author of “Little Sins Mean a Lot: Kicking Our Bad Habits Before They Kick Us”. The book is available at https://www.osv.com/Shop/Product?ProductCode=T1690 Elizabeth is also the editor for the English edition of Ale

CleanMay 26 2016 Abby Johnson “The Walls are Talking: Former Abortion Clinic Workers Tell Their Stories” and Raymond Arroyo “Mother Angelica Her Grand Silence: The Last Years and Living Legacy”

1st segment Ken talks with Abby Johnson “The Walls are Talking: Former Abortion Clinic Workers Tell Their Stories” (Ignatius Press). The book is available at http://www.ignatius.com/Products/WT-H/the-walls-are-talking.

CleanMay 05 2016 Karen Edmisten “You Can Share the Faith: Reaching Out One Person at a Time”

Ken talks with Karen Edmisten about “You Can Share the Faith: Reaching Out One Person at a Time” (Our Sunday Visitor). The book is available at https://www.osv.com/Shop/Product?ProductCode=T1696 To learn more about Karen visit: Website: http://karen

Ken talks with Mark Hart about A Second Look: Encountering the True Jesus (Our Sunday Visitor). The book is available at https://www.osv.com/Shop/Product?ProductCode=T1618 To learn more about Mark Hart visit: https://www.facebook.com/MarkHart99

1st segment April 21st Ken talks with Robert Ovies about his novel “Barely a Crime” (Ignatius Press). The book is available at http://www.ignatius.com/Products/BAC-P/barely-a-crime.aspx To learn more about Robert Ovies program “Together with

CleanApril 14, 2016 – Dr. Peter Kreeft How to be Holy: First Steps in Becoming a Saint and Stephen White Red, White, Blue, and Catholic

1st segment – Ken talks with Dr. Peter Kreeft about “How to be Holy: First Steps in Becoming a Saint” (Ignatius Press). The book is available at http://www.ignatius.com/Products/HTBH-P/how-to-be-holy.aspx To learn more about Dr.

CleanApril 7, 2016 – Derek and John Paul George Heart of a Lion: A Story of God’s Grace and a Family’s Hope

April 7th Ken talks with Derek and John Paul George about “Heart of a Lion: A Story of God’s Grace and a Family’s Hope” (Liguori Publications). Their book is available at http://www.liguori.org/heart-of-a-lion.

1st segment March 24th Ken talks with Jeff Cavins about “When You Suffer: Biblical Keys for Hope and Understanding” (Servant Books). Jeff’s book is available at http://shop.franciscanmedia.org/products/when-you-suffer-biblical-keys-for-hope-and-un

CleanMarch 03, 2016 – Julie Onderko “Discover Your Next Mission from God: Saints who found God’s will- and how you can too”

Ken talks with Julie Onderko about “Discover Your Next Mission from God: Saints who found God’s will- and how you can too” (Sophia Institute Press) Available at: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/discover-your-next-mission-from-god J

Ken talks with Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC about three of his books: “33 Days to Morning Glory”, “The Second Greatest Story Ever Told” and his latest book “33 Days to Merciful Love” Note: Until March 1st, “33 Days to Merciful Love is availabl

Ken talks with Michael O’Neill about “Exploring the Miraculous” (Our Sunday Visitor) The book is available at https://www.osv.com/Shop/Product?ProductCode=T1585 To learn more about Michael visit: http://miraclehunter.com/

Ken talks with Dr. Mark Giszczak about “Light on the Dark Passages of Scripture” (Our Sunday Visitor) The book is available at https://www.osv.com/Shop/Product?ProductCode=T1609 to learn more about Dr Giszczak visit: http://catholicbiblestudent.co

Ken talks with Sr. Tatum McWhirter “Chiara Corbella Petrillo: A Witness to Joy” by Simone Troisis & Cristiana Paccini (Sophia Institute Press) The book is available at http://shop.sophiainstitute.com/Chiara-Corbella-Petrillo-P846.aspx

Ken talks with Janet Morana about her book “Recall Abortion” (St Benedict Press) The book is available at https://www.tanbooks.com/index.php/recall-abortion-ending-the-abortion-industry-s-exploitation-of-women-1755.

CleanJanuary 07, 2016 – James Papandrea Handed Down: The Catholic Faith of the Early Christians

January 7th Ken talks with James Papandrea about “Handed Down: The Catholic Faith of the Early Christians” (Catholic Answers Press). The book is available at http://shop.catholic.com/handed-down.html To learn more about James Papandrea visit: www.

Ken talks with Dr. Rhonda Chervin about “Avoiding Bitterness in Suffering: How Our Heroes in Faith Found Peace amid Sorrow” (Sophia Institute Press). The book is available at: http://shop.sophiainstitute.com/Avoiding-Bitterness-in-Suffering-P849.

Ken talks with Dr. Mary Healy about “Healing: Bringing the Gift of God’s Mercy to the World” (Our Sunday Visitor). The book is available at: https://www.osv.com/Shop/Product?ProductCode=T1626 To learn more about Dr. Healy visit: https://www.shms

1st segment Dec 10th Ken talks with Dr. Joseph White about “The Extraordinary Parents of St. Therese of Lisieux” by Helene Mongin” (Our Sunday Visitor). The book is available at: https://www.osv.com/Shop/Product?

Ken talks with Rod Bennett about “The Apostasy that Wasn’t: The Extraordinary Story of the Unbreakable Early Church” (Catholic Answers Press). Rod’s book is available at: http://shop.catholic.com/the-apostasy-that-wasn-t.

1st segment: Nov 12th Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers “Behold the Man: A Catholic Vision of Male Spirituality” (Ignatius Press). The book is available at: http://www.ignatius.com/Products/BMAN-P/behold-the-man.aspx To learn more about Deacon Harold vis

1st segment: Nov 5th Ken talks with Sue Ellen Browder about “Subverted: How I Helped the Sexual Revolution Hijack the Women’s Movement” (Ignatius Press). The book is available at: http://www.ignatius.com/Products/RBW-H/subverted.

1st segment: Oct 29th Ken talks with Carl Olson about “Eleven Cardinals Speak on Marriage and the Family: Essays from a Pastoral Viewpoint” (Ignatius Press). The book is available at: http://www.ignatius.com/Products/ECSMF-P/eleven-cardinals-speak-o

1st segment: Ken talks with Marcus Grodi about “Life from Our Land: The Search for a Simpler Life in a Complex World” (Ignatius Press). The book is available at: http://www.ignatius.com/Products/LFOL-P/life-from-our-land.

Ken talks with Fr. Joseph Fessio about “God or Nothing: A Conversation on Faith” by Robert Cardinal Sarah with Nicolas Diat (Ignatius Press). The book is available at: http://www.ignatius.com/Products/GON-P/god-or-nothing.aspx

Ken talks with Fr. Timothy Gallagher about three of his books: “The Discernment of Spirits: An Ignatian Guide for Everyday Living”, “Discerning the Will of God: An Ignatian Guide to Christian Decision Making”,

1st segment Ken talks with Mary Clair Kendall about Oasis: Conversion Stories of Hollywood Legends (Franciscan Media). Mary’s book is available at catalog.franciscanmedia.org. To learn more about Mary visit www.maryclairecinema.

1st segment Ken talks with Steven Hemler author of The Reality of God: The Layman’s Guide to Scientific Evidence for the Creator (Saint Benedict Press). Steven’s book is available at www.tanbooks.com To learn more about Steven visit www.cainaweb.

1st segment Ken talks with Matthew Kelly author of Rediscover Jesus: An Invitation (Beacon Publishing). Matthew’s book is available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble. To learn more about Matthew and Dynamic Catholic: www.dynamiccatholic.

Ken talks with Jim Manney author of “What Do You Really Want?: St Ignatius Loyola and the Art of Discernment” (Our Sunday Visitor) Jim’s book is available at: https://www.osv.com/Shop/Product?ProductCode=T1602

Ken talks with Catholic convert Leah Libesco about “Arriving at Amen: Seven Catholic Prayers that Even I Can Offer” (Ave Maria Press) Leah’s book is available at: https://www.avemariapress.com/product/1-59471-587-4/Arriving-at-Amen/ To learn m

Ken talks with Michael Dopp about his parish evangelization program “relit: The Heart of Evangelization” (published by ministry23 – and distributed by Catholic Word) Michael’s program is available at: http://relittraining.

Ken talks with Theresa Thomas about “Big Hearted: Inspiring Stories from Everyday Families” (Scepter Publishers) Theresa’s book is available at: http://www.scepterpublishers.org/product/index.php?FULL=772 To learn more about Theresa visit: https:/

Ken talks with Lisa Duffy “The Catholic Guide to Dating After Divorce: Cultivating the 5 Qualities That Free You to Love” (Ave Maria Press). Lisa’s book is available at: https://www.avemariapress.com/product/1-59471-597-1/The-Catholic-Guide-to-Dat

Ken talks with Paul Thigpen author of the “Manual for Spiritual Warfare” (TAN Books). We will also be talking about the books of the late Joan Carroll Cruz. Paul’s book is available at: https://www.tanbooks.com/index.php/manual-for-spirtual-warfar

Ken talks with Jimmy Akin author of “The Drama of Salvation: How God Rescues You From Your Sins and Brings You to Eternal Life” (Catholic Answers). Jimmy’s book is available at: http://shop.catholic.com/the-drama-of-salvation.

Ken talks with James Papandrea, author of Seven Revolutions: How Christianity Changed the World and Can Change It Again http://www.imagecatholicbooks.com/book/234037/seven-revolutions/ Ken talks with Mary Doyle author of Navigating Alzheimer’s: 12 Tru

Ken talks with Sherry Weddell author of Becoming a Parish of Intentional Disciples (Our Sunday Visitor) Following her 2012 runaway bestseller, “Forming Intentional Disciples”—a book that changed the conversation about what it means to be Catholic

Ken talks with Randy Boyagoda: Richard John Neuhaus: A Life in the Public Square (Image Catholic Books). Randy’s book is available at: http://www.imagecatholicbooks.com/book/214966/richard-john-neuhaus/?isbn=9780307953964&view=details Ken talks with M

March 19th Ken talks with Gary Zimak about two of his book: “Listen to Your Blessed Mother: Mary’s Words in Scripture” and “From Fear to Faith: A Worrier’s Guide to Discovering Peace” (Liguori Publications) Gary’s books are is available

Ken talks with Ignatius Press President Mark Brumley about “The Didache Bible with commentaries based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church” (Ignatius Press) The book is available at: http://www.ignatius.

Ken talks and David Lapp. David and his wife Amber wrote the chapter “Marrying Young” in “Catholic and Married: Leaning Into Love” (Our Sunday Visitor). The book is available at www.osv.com David and Amber blog at: http://family-studies.org and

Ken talks with Laraine Bennett about “Catholic and Married: Leaning into Love” (Our Sunday Visitor) Laraine, and husband Art, edited this book. Each chapter was written by a different author. Other contributors include: Simcha Fisher,

February 19th Ken talks with Father James Mallon author of “Divine Renovation: Bringing Your Parish from Maintenance to Mission” (Twenty-Third Publications). Fr. Mallon’s book is available at: http://store.pastoralplanning.com/direiyopafrm.

1st segment February 5 Ken talks with John Michael Talbot author of “The Ancient Path: Old Lessons from the Church Fathers for a New Life Today” (Image Books) www.imagecatholicbooks.com John Michael Talbot website: johnmichaeltalbot.

Ken talks with Vincent Ryan about “The Maid of Orleans: The Life & Mysticism of Joan of Arc” by Sven Stolpe and Julie Dortch Cragon author of “Visiting Mary: Her U.S. Shrines and Their Graces.” Stolpe sees Joan of Arc as primarily a mystic,

Ken talks with Ignatius Press editor Vivian Dudro about “The Smile of A Ragpicker” by Fr Paul Glynn (Ignatius Press) and with Laura Pearl author of the novel “Finding Grace” (Bezale Books). Fr. Glynn brings us the heroic story of a young,

Ken talks with Dr. Anne Hendershott about “Renewal: How a New Generation of Faithful Priests and Bishops is Revitalizing the Catholic Church” (Encounter Books) In the wake of the clergy abuse scandal of the last decade,

Ken talks with Steve Weidenkopf about his book The Glory of the Crusades (Catholic Answers) Our modern mindset says they were ugly wars of greed and religious intolerance—a big reason why Christians and Muslims today can’t coexist peacefully.

Ken talks with Lisa Hendey the author of “The Grace of Yes: Eight Virtues for Generous Living” and Jon Sweeney author of “When Saint Francis Saved the Church: How a Converted Medieval Troubadour Created a Spiritual Vision for the Ages” (both pub

Ken talks with Susan Conroy author of “Coming to Christ: Resting in His Love” (Our Sunday Visitor) and Emily Stimpson author of “The American Catholic Almanac” (IMAGE Books – imprint of Random House) Susan’s book is a companion to the EWTN s

Ken talks with Regis Flaherty author of “Jesus is the Gift: The Spirituality of Advent & Christmas” (Emmaus Road) and Jenna Steiger from the Dynamic Catholic Institute. “Jesus is the Gift” explores the biblical characters that the Church prese

Ken talks with Fr John Bartunek author of “Seeking First the Kingdom: 30 Meditations on How to Love God with All Your Heart, Soul, Mind, and Strength” and “The Better Part: A Christ-Centered Resource for Personal Prayer” (both available from Cat

Ken talks with Mike Aquilina, coauthor with Cardinal Wuerl, “The Feasts: How the Church Year Forms Us as Catholics” (Image) and and Karen Kelly Boyce author of “Sisters of the Last Straw” series. Mike Aquilina and Cardinal Wuerl examine the hist

Ken talks with Scott “The Love That Made Mother Teresa: How Her Secret Visions and Dark Nights Can Help You Conquer the Slums of Your Heart” (Sophia Institute Press) and Sherry Boas “Billowtail”(Caritas Press) In considering Mother Teresa,

Ken talks with Matt Fradd, author of “Delivered: True Stories of Men and Women Who Turned from Porn to Purity” (Catholic Answers). Deliverance from pornography is possible and these true stories prove it. Delivered is proof that no one is beyond the

CleanSept 25, 2014 – Marcellino D’Ambrosio When the Church was Young: Voices of the Early Fathers

Ken talks with Marcellino D’Ambrosio author of When the Church was Young: Voices of the Early Fathers (Servant Books) If the Bible can be interpreted in many ways, how do we know what to make of it? And who decides what should be in the Bible anyway?

Ken talks with Christian Smith author of “Young Catholic America: Emerging Adults In, Out of, and Gone From the Church” (Oxford University Press) There is a growing crisis among young Catholics in the Church because young Catholics today are not loo

Ken talks with William Kilpatrick author of Christianity, Islam, and Atheism (Ignatius Press) For many Americans the attack on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, was the first time they had considered Islam.

Ken talks with Patricia Treece, author of “Nothing Short of a Miracle: God’s Healing Power in Modern Saints” (Sophia Institute Press). You’ll read vivid but sober accounts of the lives and of the miracles wrought by some of the greatest 19th and

Ken talks with Patrick Madrid author of Why Be Catholic? : Ten Answers to a Very Important Question (Image) Patrick Madrid learned a great deal about why people leave Catholicism and why others stay. His book offers a deeply personal, fact-based,

Ken talks with Randy Hain Journey to Heaven: A Road Map for Catholic Men (Emmaus Road). Each hour of each day you are forming habits that shape your character and will determine where you will spend eternity. When your earthly life ends,

August 7th, Ken talks with author Susan Conroy. Susan is responsible for getting an English translation published of Father Charles Arminjon’s classic “The End of the Present World and the Mysteries of the Future Life” (Sophia Institute Press). St

July 31st guest hosts Spencer Hargadon and Ryan Mahle talk with David Clayton and Leila Lawler, “The Little Oratory: A Beginner’s Guide to Praying in the Home” (Sophia Press). Keeping a faithful prayer life with your family isn’t easy.

July 24th Ken talks with Emily Strand author of Mass 101 Liturgy and Life (Liguori) Do you wonder why incense is used at Mass, the Alleluia disappears during certain seasons, or how the construct for the Liturgy of the Word was developed?

Ken talks with Sheila Liaugminas author of Non-Negotiable: Essential Principles of a Just Society and Human Culture (Ignatius Press) and Patti Maguire Armstrong author of “Dear God” series (Liguori) Sheila’s book goes beyond the politics of pragma

Ken talks with Fr. Peter Cameron, author of “Novenas for the Church Year” (Our Sunday Visitor). The book provides readers with over 60 new novenas in preparation for milestones throughout the Catholic calendar.

Ken talks with Ralph Martin author of The Urgency of the New Evangelization: Answering the Call (Our Sunday Visitor) and Patricia Ann Kasten author of Making Sense of Saints: Fascinating Facts about Relics, Patrons, Canonization and More.

Guest host Spencer Hargadon talks with Timothy Gabrielli author of Confirmation: How a Sacrament of God’s Grace Became All about Us (Liturgical Press) What are we doing when we confirm teenagers? Why is the religious education of teenagers so perplexi

Ken talks with Clayton Barbeau author of The Father of the Family: A Christian Perspective (Sophia Institute Press) Here’s the award-winning classic that for over forty years has shown Christian men how to be the loving husbands and gentle fathers tha

Ken talks with Dena Hunt Treason: A Catholic Novel of Elizabethan England (Sophia Institute Press) and Jason Evert Saint John Paul the Great: His Five Loves (Ignatius Press) Joseph Pearce says this about Dena Hunt’s novel “Treason is one of the most

Ken talks with Collin Raye – A Voice UnDefeated and Michael Nicholas Richard – Tobit’s Dog (both by Ignatius Press) Collin Raye is one of America’s best-loved country singers. He produced twenty-four Top Ten singles, sixteen were Number One hits

Ken talks with Devin Schadt, author of Joseph’s Way: The Call to Fatherly Greatness – Prayer of Faith: 80 Days to Unlocking Your Power As a Father (Ignatius Press) Society goes by way of the family and the family goes by way of the father.

Ken talks with Robert Reilly Making Gay Okay: How Rationalizing Homosexual Behavior is Changing Everything (Ignatius Press) and Bert Ghezzi The Heart of Catholicism: Practicing the Everyday Habits that Shape Us (Ave Maria Press) In his book,

Ken talks with Jennifer Fulwiler author of Something Other Than God: How I Passionately Sought Happiness and Accidently Found It and Robert Ovies author of The Rising (both by Ignatius Press) Raised in a happy, atheist home,

Ken talks with May 1 Cari Donaldson author of Pope Awesome and Other Stories: How I Found God, had Kids, and Lived to Tell the Tale (Sophia Institute Press) Take a two-income, quasi-New Age, newlywed couple with two Greyhounds and the resolve never to .

Ken talks with David Pierre author of Double Standard: Abuse Scandals and the Attack on the Catholic Church, and Catholic Priests Falsely Accused: The Facts, The Fraud, The Stories. Dave Pierre is one of the country’s leading observers of the media’

Ken talks with Dr Aaron Kheriaty editor of True or False Possession: How to Distinguish the Demonic from the Demented (by Jean Lhermitte and published by Sophia Institute Press) and Dr. Christopher Kaczor author of The Seven Big Myths About Marriage: W.

Ken talks with Dr. Brant Pitre author of Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist: Unlocking the Secrets of the Last Supper and Jesus the Bridegroom: The Greatest Love Story Ever Told (both by Random House) In his bestselling Jesus and the Jewish Ro.

Ken talks with Fr. Robert Hater author of Common Sense Catechesis: Lessons from the Past, Road Map for the Future (Our Sunday Visitor) Fr. Hater develops his common sense approach within a historical perspective that follows the lines of his own journe.

Ken talks with Devin Rose The Protestant’s Dilemma: How the Reformation’s Shocking Consequences Point to the Truth of Catholicism (Catholic Answers) Devin shows with solid evidence, compelling reason, and gentle humor how the major tenets of Protest

Ken talks with Simcha Fisher author of The Sinner’s Guide to Natural Family Planning (Our Sunday Visitor) and Michelle Buckman author of Death Panels: A Novel of Life, Liberty, and Faith (St Benedict Press) Simcha lightens the sobriety of NFP with sma

Ken talks with Ryan Topping author of Rebuilding Catholic Culture: How the Catechism Can Shape Our Common Life (Sophia Institute Press) Rarely does a book come along that so succinctly explains the decline of modern culture,

Ken talks with Fr. Dwight Longenecker author of “The Romance of Religion: Fighting for Goodness, Truth, and Beauty” (Thomas Nelson) Former Anglican priest and now Catholic priest Fr. Dwight Longenecker argues that the Christian story is the greatest

Ken talks with Thomas Craughwell author of St Peter’s Bones: How the Relics of the First Pope Were Lost and Found and Then Lost and Found Again (Image Books) and Lawrence Cunningham author of The Seven Deadly Sins: A Visitor’s Guide Mr.

Ken talks with Tim & Sue Muldoon authors of Six Sacred Rules for Families: A Spirituality for the Home (Ave Maria Press) and Anthony Ryan discusses Bountiful Goodness: Spiritual Mediations for a Deeper Union with Christ (Ignatius Press) by Thomas a Kem.

Ken talks with Milton Walsh author of Into All Truth : What Catholics Believe and Why (Ignatius Press) Karl Keating, Founder, Catholic Answers, said it best: “Decades of turmoil have left many Catholics in a state of suspension.

Ken talks with Mark Shea about his book By What Authority? : An Evangelical Discovers Catholic Tradition In this newly updated, expanded version of his popular work of apologetics, Shea presents a lively and entertaining look at his conversion to Catho.

Ken talks with Dr. Monica Migliorino Miller author of Abandoned: The Untold Story of the Abortion Wars. (St Benedict Press) Since 1976, Monica Miller has made it her life’s work to defend the unborn: she has counseled pregnant women outside abortion c

Ken talks with Sherry Boas & Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur. Sherry Boas (author of the popular “Lily” series) is back to discuss her novel “Wing Tip” (Caritas Press). In this story a young priest discovers that his dying mother has been holding onto

Ken talks with Jennifer Roback Morse & Betsy Kerekes authors of 101 Tips for a Happier Marriage: Simple Ways for Couples to Grow Closer to God and to Each Other & Joseph Pearce author of Race with the Devi: My Journey from Racial Hatred to Rational Lov.

Ken talks with Paul Thigpen author of A Year with the Saints: Daily Meditations with the Holy Ones of God (St Benedict Press) and Karen Edmisten Deathbed Conversions: Finding Faith at the Finish Line (Our Sunday Visitor) In his beautifully bound book,

Ken talks with Teresa Tomeo and Mark Latkovic. In her new book, God’s Bucket List: Heaven’s Surefire Way to Happiness in This Life and Beyond (Image) Teresa examines what God wants for each of us: mercy, fruitfulness, fellowship, and peace,

Ken talks with George Weigle, biographer of Blessed Pope John Paul II, about his two most recent books Evangelical Catholicism: Deep Reform in the 21st-Century Church and Roman Pilgrimage: The Station Churches (Basic Books) In Evangelical Catholicism h.

CleanNovember 14, 2013 – Trent Horn Answering Atheism: How to Make the Case for God with Logic and Charity

Ken talks with Trent Horn Answering Atheism: How to Make the Case for God with Logic and Charity (Catholic Answers Press) Today’s New Atheists don’t just deny God’s existence (as the old atheists did) – they consider it their duty to scorn and r

CleanNovember 7, 2013 – Holly Pierlot A Mother’s Rule of Life: How to Bring Order to Your Home and Peace to our Soul

Ken talks with Holly Pierlot author of A Mother’s Rule of Life: How to Bring Order to Your Home and Peace to our Soul (Sophia Institute Press) Motherhood and homeschooling had overwhelmed her. Holly felt frustrated, discouraged, and alone.

Ken talks with Emily Stimpson author of These Beautiful Bones – An Everyday Theology of the Body (Emmaus Road Publishing) It was Blessed John Paul II’s greatest gift to the Church: The theology of the body. A window into who we are,

Ken talks with Dr. John Wood author of Ordinary Lives Extraordinary Mission – 5 Steps to Winning the War Within (Beacon Publishing) There is only one solution to the problems we face… saints! The book is a five step guide to choosing the saint withi

Ken talks with Sherry Weddell’s about her book Forming Intentional Disciples: The Path to Knowing and Following Jesus (Our Sunday Visitor) Her book gives Catholics a renewed sense of spiritual direction. This is clearly a time of immense challenge for

Ken talks with his guest Dr. Kenda Creasy Dean author of Almost Christian: What the Faith of Our Teenagers is Telling the American Church (Oxford University Press). Based on the National Study of Youth and Religion,

Ken talks with his guest Fr. W. Paul Jones author of A Different Kind of Cell – The Story of a Murderer Who Became a Monk (Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing). Clayton Fountain was thought by most to be beyond all hope of redemption.

Ken talks with his guest Dr. Edward Sri author of Walking With Mary – A Biblical Journey from Nazareth to the Cross (Image, an imprint of Random House). In Walking with Mary, Edward Sri looks at the crucial passages in the Bible concerning Mary and of

Ken talks with his guest Ambassador Michael Novak author of Writing from Left to Right – My Journey from Liberal to Conservative (Image, an imprint of Random House). Coming from a Catholic, working class, Democratic family in Pennsylvania,

Ken talks with Fr Ray Ryland, author of Drawn from Shadows into Truth – A Memoir (Emmaus Road Publishing) Fr Ryland is well known to many listeners because of his work with Marcus Grodi and the Coming Home Network and his work with Catholics United fo

Ken talks with his guests Maura Zagrans and Fr David Link, the author and subject of “Camerado, I Give You My Hand – How a Powerful Lawyer-Turned-Priest is Changing the Lives of Men Behind Bars” (published by Image, an imprint of Random House).

Ken talks with his guests Ann Carey author of Sisters in Crisis Revisited – From Unraveling to Reform and Renewal (Ignatius Press) and Dr Michael Norman author of Unbridled Grace – A True Story about the Power of Choice (Dog Ear Publishing) Ann Care

Ken talks with his guests Fr. Donald Calloway and Vinny Flynn. In his new book Under the Mantle – Marian Thoughts from a 21st Century Priest (Marian Press) Fr. Calloway, MIC, deftly shares his personal insights on topics including Divine Mercy,

Ken talks with his guests Rick Sarkisian and Karen Eifler. Rick is the author of Running Hard, Finishing Strong – 7 Steps to Building Momentum in Your Spiritual Life (Our Sunday Visitor) Here is a practical guide for developing a momentum mindset that

Ken talks with his guest Renee Bondi author of Still I Will Praise – The Power of Praising God … Even When You Don’t Fell Like It (published by CLC Publications). In early 1988 Renée’s future was incredibly bright.

Ken talks with his guest Sherry Boas author of the “Lily” Series (published by Caritas Press). There are currently four novels in the series: Until Lily, Wherever Lily Goes, Life Entwined with Lily’s, The Things Lily Knew.

Ken talks with his guests Al Kresta (Dangers to the Faith – Recognizing Catholicism’s 21st-Century Opponents) and Fr. Brian McMaster (Totus Tuus – A Consecration to Jesus through Mary with Blessed John Paul II) Both book are published by Our Sunda

Ken talks with his guests Dan Lord and Mother Dolores Hart, O.S.B. In his book, Choosing Joy – The Secret to Living a Fully Christian Life (Our Sunday Visitor), Dan Lord outlines what joy is and isn’t, four obstacles to experiencing it,

Ken talks with his guest Joseph Pearce about three of his most recent books: Candles in the Dark – The Authorized Biography of Fr. Richard Ho Lung and the Missionaries of the Poor (St Benedict Press), Shakespeare on Love- Seeing the Catholic Presence